01 Apr, 2026

1. Regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), consider the following statements:

  1. It is the state bird of Rajasthan and is listed as 'Critically Endangered' on the IUCN Red List.
  2. It possesses a well-developed preen gland and exceptional frontal vision to avoid power line collisions.
  3. Its presence is considered a key indicator of the health of grassland ecosystems.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. The "Super App" for EV users, aimed at booking charging slots and checking availability, is being developed by:

3. With reference to the Balirajgarh site in Bihar, consider the following statements:

  1. It is associated with the ancient Videha Kingdom and local folklore identifies it as the capital of King Bali.
  2. Excavations have revealed a cultural sequence including the Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) and the Sunga period.
  3. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established by Sir John Marshall in 1861.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

  1. It is a voluntary initiative launched by the Indian Navy in 2008 to increase maritime cooperation.
  2. It excludes non-Asian countries to maintain regional exclusivity.
  3. It functions through a rotating chairmanship and biennial Conclaves of Chiefs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. With reference to Solar Radio Bursts (SRBs), consider the following statements:

  1. They are direct signatures of accelerated electrons moving through the solar atmosphere.
  2. Short-wavelength SRBs typically originate from regions farther away from the solar surface.
  3. They are most frequently triggered during solar transients such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?